5 Huge Mistakes to Avoid in a Post Roe v. Wade Society

With the SCOTUS Roe v. Wade ruling quickly approaching, here are 5 mistakes to avoid in a post Roe v. Wade society.

It’s no secret that women’s health rights are at risk.

But according to Dr. Sophia Yen — a birth control and adolescent reproductive expert — countless women are looking to make the following five birth control and contraception blunders:

>> MISTAKE #1: DELETE YOUR PERIOD TRACKERS Digital period trackers and apps can be subpoenaed in court to prove past missed periods (potential pregnancies) - and assist in confirming a suspected abortion.

>> MISTAKE #2: PLAN C IS NOT CONTRACEPTION Plan C, unlike Plan B, is not a form of emergency contraception. It is a form of medical abortion.

>> MISTAKE #3: PLAN B HAS BMI LIMITATIONS The Plan B pill is less effective on women with a BMI of 25+, while options such as ELLA are effective on women with a BMI up to 31.

>> MISTAKE #4: YOU CAN SAFELY QUIT YOUR PERIOD With the fear of a birth control and feminine health product shortage, Dr. Yen urges young women to consider skipping their periods - it is a safe and healthy option for those who are interested!

>> MISTAKE #5: MY DOCTOR IS TELLING ME EVERYTHING Many doctors, such as OBG/YNs, are not experts in one topic (periods, birth control, etc.) - Speak with expert doctors if you are concerned about your birth control or emergency contraception options that work best for your body type and lifestyle.

To solve these types of mistakes, I can also suggest checking out Pandia Health – a tool for connecting women to birth control and emergency contraception through expert doctors and expert care..